US Bridges

I 269 over SR 178/BNSF Rr/Mason RD

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · I 269 over SR 178 · Structure no. 11002690470302A

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,556 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over SR 178/BNSF Rr/Mason RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 269 over SR 178/BNSF Rr/Mason RD in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,556 ft (474.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 269
CrossesSR 178/BNSF Rr/Mason RD
LocationI 269 over SR 178
RouteInterstate 269
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.88457, -89.71632
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,556 ft (474.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 269 over SR 178/BNSF Rr/Mason RD built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 269 over SR 178/BNSF Rr/Mason RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I 269 over SR 178/BNSF Rr/Mason RD carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 269 over SR 178/BNSF Rr/Mason RD?

The structure is 1,556 ft (474.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 269 over SR 178/BNSF Rr/Mason RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.